Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Creamy Lime-Cilantro Dressing
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Loaded Chicken Taco Salad with Creamy Lime-Cilantro Dressing! This quick and easy dish combines all your favorite taco ingredients into a colorful salad that’s perfect for any occasion—be it a family dinner, summer barbecue, or potluck. Featuring juicy seasoned chicken, fresh veggies, and a zesty homemade dressing, this salad is both satisfying and nutritious. With only 15 minutes of prep time, you can serve up a crowd-pleasing meal that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups romaine lettuce
- 1 medium Hass avocado
- 1/2 cup canned corn
- 1/2 cup canned black beans
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack and cheddar blend)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- Fresh cilantro and lime juice for dressing
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces seasoned with taco seasoning for about 5 minutes until cooked through.
- On a large platter, layer romaine lettuce, diced tomatoes, corn, black beans, avocado, shredded cheese, crushed tortilla chips, and the cooked chicken.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, remaining taco seasoning, and minced cilantro to make the dressing.
- Adjust dressing consistency with more lime juice if needed. Drizzle over salad just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg